Community for Rigor
@comm4rigor.bsky.social
UPenn-based, NIH and NINDS-funded initiative creating a free, online curriculum to learn, practice, and promote scientific rigor. For Better Science, Every Day! Join us at c4r.io
Are you in the process of writing an abstract and could use some help? Join us on December 2 for a virtual workshop with our P.I., Konrad Kording
@kordinglab.bsky.social
🎟️ RSVP at buff.ly/4IJ0Xwu
✨ You can submit an abstract in progress for a chance to have it workshopped live!
@kordinglab.bsky.social
🎟️ RSVP at buff.ly/4IJ0Xwu
✨ You can submit an abstract in progress for a chance to have it workshopped live!
Rigorous and Glamorous in 100 Words or Less 2.0 - An abstract-writing workshop with Konrad Kording
It’s hard to write an abstract. It’s harder to write a glamorous one that tells your story without overselling your results.
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November 12, 2025 at 4:39 PM
Are you in the process of writing an abstract and could use some help? Join us on December 2 for a virtual workshop with our P.I., Konrad Kording
@kordinglab.bsky.social
🎟️ RSVP at buff.ly/4IJ0Xwu
✨ You can submit an abstract in progress for a chance to have it workshopped live!
@kordinglab.bsky.social
🎟️ RSVP at buff.ly/4IJ0Xwu
✨ You can submit an abstract in progress for a chance to have it workshopped live!
✨ It’s hard to write an abstract. It’s harder to write a glamorous one that tells your story without overselling your results.
🛠️ Join us on Tuesday, December 2 @ 12 pm ET for a live abstract-writing workshop led by our P.I., Konrad Kording. RSVP @ c4r.io/events
🛠️ Join us on Tuesday, December 2 @ 12 pm ET for a live abstract-writing workshop led by our P.I., Konrad Kording. RSVP @ c4r.io/events
November 10, 2025 at 2:59 PM
✨ It’s hard to write an abstract. It’s harder to write a glamorous one that tells your story without overselling your results.
🛠️ Join us on Tuesday, December 2 @ 12 pm ET for a live abstract-writing workshop led by our P.I., Konrad Kording. RSVP @ c4r.io/events
🛠️ Join us on Tuesday, December 2 @ 12 pm ET for a live abstract-writing workshop led by our P.I., Konrad Kording. RSVP @ c4r.io/events
The next round of scientific rigor educational units is brewing. Sign up to join our community and get timely updates about our curriculum, events, and more.
Join us at c4r.io/join
#Causality #CleanCoding #LiteratureSearches #DataVisualization #ScientificRigor
Join us at c4r.io/join
#Causality #CleanCoding #LiteratureSearches #DataVisualization #ScientificRigor
October 31, 2025 at 12:02 PM
The next round of scientific rigor educational units is brewing. Sign up to join our community and get timely updates about our curriculum, events, and more.
Join us at c4r.io/join
#Causality #CleanCoding #LiteratureSearches #DataVisualization #ScientificRigor
Join us at c4r.io/join
#Causality #CleanCoding #LiteratureSearches #DataVisualization #ScientificRigor
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We're looking for panelists for our "Beyond Academia: Careers for PhDs in Behavioral & Brain Sicences" event on Jan 16.
We bring PhDs working in industry/gov/non-profit sector to @upenn.edu to share their experience & jobs.
Early career welcome! DM or email pennmindcoreATsas.upenn.edu
Thanks!
We bring PhDs working in industry/gov/non-profit sector to @upenn.edu to share their experience & jobs.
Early career welcome! DM or email pennmindcoreATsas.upenn.edu
Thanks!
October 29, 2025 at 6:21 PM
We're looking for panelists for our "Beyond Academia: Careers for PhDs in Behavioral & Brain Sicences" event on Jan 16.
We bring PhDs working in industry/gov/non-profit sector to @upenn.edu to share their experience & jobs.
Early career welcome! DM or email pennmindcoreATsas.upenn.edu
Thanks!
We bring PhDs working in industry/gov/non-profit sector to @upenn.edu to share their experience & jobs.
Early career welcome! DM or email pennmindcoreATsas.upenn.edu
Thanks!
Learn how to strengthen your study design and guard against bias through effective randomization techniques, in this hands-on workshop, led by C4R's Curriculum Development Lead, Dr. Hao Ye @hao-and-y.bsky.social
Watch the full session on our YouTube channel: buff.ly/uRegbqd
Watch the full session on our YouTube channel: buff.ly/uRegbqd
October 29, 2025 at 12:03 PM
Learn how to strengthen your study design and guard against bias through effective randomization techniques, in this hands-on workshop, led by C4R's Curriculum Development Lead, Dr. Hao Ye @hao-and-y.bsky.social
Watch the full session on our YouTube channel: buff.ly/uRegbqd
Watch the full session on our YouTube channel: buff.ly/uRegbqd
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Mapping Open Science in Neuroscience - A collaborative initiative with FORRT @forrt.bsky.social
ReproducibiliTea Bordeaux Team invites you to contribute to this project!
More details:
docs.google.com/document/d/1...
Please share.
ReproducibiliTea Bordeaux Team invites you to contribute to this project!
More details:
docs.google.com/document/d/1...
Please share.
October 27, 2025 at 3:52 PM
Mapping Open Science in Neuroscience - A collaborative initiative with FORRT @forrt.bsky.social
ReproducibiliTea Bordeaux Team invites you to contribute to this project!
More details:
docs.google.com/document/d/1...
Please share.
ReproducibiliTea Bordeaux Team invites you to contribute to this project!
More details:
docs.google.com/document/d/1...
Please share.
Proud of our coLAB, Dr. Ben Kolber @ UT Dallas,
@mhagenauer.bsky.social
and their co-authors for their new paper based on one of our upcoming units 🔥 journals.plos.org/plosbiology/...
@mhagenauer.bsky.social
and their co-authors for their new paper based on one of our upcoming units 🔥 journals.plos.org/plosbiology/...
When goodbye comes too soon: How to wrap up science projects quickly
Science projects are designed and funded on the scale of years, so what happens when researchers need to finish prematurely? This Community Page discusses solutions for quickly documenting partially f...
journals.plos.org
October 27, 2025 at 5:31 PM
Proud of our coLAB, Dr. Ben Kolber @ UT Dallas,
@mhagenauer.bsky.social
and their co-authors for their new paper based on one of our upcoming units 🔥 journals.plos.org/plosbiology/...
@mhagenauer.bsky.social
and their co-authors for their new paper based on one of our upcoming units 🔥 journals.plos.org/plosbiology/...
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Science projects are designed & funded on the scale of years, so what happens if you need to finish prematurely? @mhagenauer.bsky.social &co discuss solutions for quickly documenting partially finished projects & publishing ‘as you go’ in an uncertain environment @plosbiology.org 🧪 plos.io/4ovd1jH
October 22, 2025 at 1:10 PM
Science projects are designed & funded on the scale of years, so what happens if you need to finish prematurely? @mhagenauer.bsky.social &co discuss solutions for quickly documenting partially finished projects & publishing ‘as you go’ in an uncertain environment @plosbiology.org 🧪 plos.io/4ovd1jH
Prepare for the doctoral candidacy exam. C4R leads interactive and dynamic workshops on topics ranging from experimental design to transparent reporting.
Reinforce your foundational knowledge of scientific rigor and reproducibility.
Email us at carogar@seas.upenn.edu for more information.
Reinforce your foundational knowledge of scientific rigor and reproducibility.
Email us at carogar@seas.upenn.edu for more information.
October 21, 2025 at 1:58 PM
Prepare for the doctoral candidacy exam. C4R leads interactive and dynamic workshops on topics ranging from experimental design to transparent reporting.
Reinforce your foundational knowledge of scientific rigor and reproducibility.
Email us at carogar@seas.upenn.edu for more information.
Reinforce your foundational knowledge of scientific rigor and reproducibility.
Email us at carogar@seas.upenn.edu for more information.
"Recent observations show that a significant number of preclinical studies lack rigor in their conduct and reporting. This paper discusses statistical aspects, such as design, sample size determination, and methods of analyses, that will help add rigor and improve the quality of preclinical studies"
October 20, 2025 at 4:43 PM
"Recent observations show that a significant number of preclinical studies lack rigor in their conduct and reporting. This paper discusses statistical aspects, such as design, sample size determination, and methods of analyses, that will help add rigor and improve the quality of preclinical studies"
Join our team! We are seeking a Technical Lead to guide the development of our web-based educational platform.
See the job posting at:
See the job posting at:
Technical Lead - Community for Rigor (C4R) - Penn Engineering
University Overview The University of Pennsylvania, the largest private employer in Philadelphia, is a world-renowned leader in education, research, and innovation. This historic, Ivy League school…
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October 16, 2025 at 5:52 PM
Join our team! We are seeking a Technical Lead to guide the development of our web-based educational platform.
See the job posting at:
See the job posting at:
We host free in-person and virtual events to teach experimental design and proper research methods. Come and learn what everyone assumes you already know 😉
Join us at c4r.io/join to receive invitations and updates.
Photos: Eric Sucar
#SicentificRigor #ExperimentalDesign #ResearchMethods #C4R
Join us at c4r.io/join to receive invitations and updates.
Photos: Eric Sucar
#SicentificRigor #ExperimentalDesign #ResearchMethods #C4R
October 8, 2025 at 11:02 AM
We host free in-person and virtual events to teach experimental design and proper research methods. Come and learn what everyone assumes you already know 😉
Join us at c4r.io/join to receive invitations and updates.
Photos: Eric Sucar
#SicentificRigor #ExperimentalDesign #ResearchMethods #C4R
Join us at c4r.io/join to receive invitations and updates.
Photos: Eric Sucar
#SicentificRigor #ExperimentalDesign #ResearchMethods #C4R
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Congrats to Mary Brunkow from @isbscience.org on winning the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine! Brunkow was honored with collaborators Ramsdell and Sakaguchi for their groundbreaking work on immune system regulation.
A proud moment for science and Seattle!
🔗 www.nytimes.com/2025/10/06/h...
A proud moment for science and Seattle!
🔗 www.nytimes.com/2025/10/06/h...
Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine Is Awarded for Work on Immune Systems
www.nytimes.com
October 6, 2025 at 4:59 PM
Congrats to Mary Brunkow from @isbscience.org on winning the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine! Brunkow was honored with collaborators Ramsdell and Sakaguchi for their groundbreaking work on immune system regulation.
A proud moment for science and Seattle!
🔗 www.nytimes.com/2025/10/06/h...
A proud moment for science and Seattle!
🔗 www.nytimes.com/2025/10/06/h...
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Current Penn graduate and professional students applying for the NSF Graduate Research Fellowship Program (GRFP) are invited to participate in a 2-hour interactive writing workshop.
Thurs, Oct 9, 2-4pm
Graduate Student Center, Rm 304
Register: upenn-gsc.libcal.com/event/15480420
Thurs, Oct 9, 2-4pm
Graduate Student Center, Rm 304
Register: upenn-gsc.libcal.com/event/15480420
Interactive GRFP Writing Workshop
Current Penn graduate and professional students applying for the NSF Graduate Research Fellowship Program (GRFP) are invited to participate in this two-hour interactive writing...
upenn-gsc.libcal.com
October 6, 2025 at 3:08 PM
Current Penn graduate and professional students applying for the NSF Graduate Research Fellowship Program (GRFP) are invited to participate in a 2-hour interactive writing workshop.
Thurs, Oct 9, 2-4pm
Graduate Student Center, Rm 304
Register: upenn-gsc.libcal.com/event/15480420
Thurs, Oct 9, 2-4pm
Graduate Student Center, Rm 304
Register: upenn-gsc.libcal.com/event/15480420
Interested in testing our scientific rigor training materials? Email us at carogar@seas.upenn.edu
We have three units in beta, ready for testing, and they come in 3 versions: for individuals, small group meetings, and class lecture.
Join us and learn more at C4R.io/join
We have three units in beta, ready for testing, and they come in 3 versions: for individuals, small group meetings, and class lecture.
Join us and learn more at C4R.io/join
October 6, 2025 at 2:45 PM
Interested in testing our scientific rigor training materials? Email us at carogar@seas.upenn.edu
We have three units in beta, ready for testing, and they come in 3 versions: for individuals, small group meetings, and class lecture.
Join us and learn more at C4R.io/join
We have three units in beta, ready for testing, and they come in 3 versions: for individuals, small group meetings, and class lecture.
Join us and learn more at C4R.io/join
Watch Anita Bandrowsky (@rridrobot.bsky.social), Ivan Oransky (@retractionwatch.com), and Jason Williams (@jasonwilliamsny.bsky.social) discuss how to future proof your research with rigor.
Now available in our YouTube channel, and all part of the C4R25 Conference.
Now available in our YouTube channel, and all part of the C4R25 Conference.
Future Proof Your Research With Rigor
On Monday, September 8, we kicked off the C4R25 Conference with a panel at UPenn about future proofing your research with rigor. It’s no secret that scientific paper retractions have been on the rise…
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October 2, 2025 at 12:03 PM
Watch Anita Bandrowsky (@rridrobot.bsky.social), Ivan Oransky (@retractionwatch.com), and Jason Williams (@jasonwilliamsny.bsky.social) discuss how to future proof your research with rigor.
Now available in our YouTube channel, and all part of the C4R25 Conference.
Now available in our YouTube channel, and all part of the C4R25 Conference.
The C4R25 Conference was a great success! Thanks to all whon joined us in Philadelphia and stay tuned for C4R26
@kordinglab.bsky.social
@carlbergstrom.com
@jasonwilliamsny.bsky.social
@rridrobot.bsky.social
@retractionwatch.com
@kordinglab.bsky.social
@carlbergstrom.com
@jasonwilliamsny.bsky.social
@rridrobot.bsky.social
@retractionwatch.com
September 30, 2025 at 12:01 PM
The C4R25 Conference was a great success! Thanks to all whon joined us in Philadelphia and stay tuned for C4R26
@kordinglab.bsky.social
@carlbergstrom.com
@jasonwilliamsny.bsky.social
@rridrobot.bsky.social
@retractionwatch.com
@kordinglab.bsky.social
@carlbergstrom.com
@jasonwilliamsny.bsky.social
@rridrobot.bsky.social
@retractionwatch.com
🤩 Thank you, @carlbergstrom.com for being part of C4R!
It was to see some many friends in Philadelphia for the @comm4rigor.bsky.social meeting a couple of weeks ago. Together we are developing free online materials for researchers interested in doing rigorous science.
The first units are coming soon at c4r.io.
Photos: Eric Sucar
The first units are coming soon at c4r.io.
Photos: Eric Sucar
September 25, 2025 at 1:54 PM
🤩 Thank you, @carlbergstrom.com for being part of C4R!
There's still time to register! Live at UPenn, join us for a public talk to help us embrace rigor as the best tool to make reliable, reproducible, and transparent science.
Register @ c4r.io/conference
#ScientificRigor #BetterScience #PhDLife #GradStudentLife
Register @ c4r.io/conference
#ScientificRigor #BetterScience #PhDLife #GradStudentLife
September 3, 2025 at 1:38 PM
There's still time to register! Live at UPenn, join us for a public talk to help us embrace rigor as the best tool to make reliable, reproducible, and transparent science.
Register @ c4r.io/conference
#ScientificRigor #BetterScience #PhDLife #GradStudentLife
Register @ c4r.io/conference
#ScientificRigor #BetterScience #PhDLife #GradStudentLife
Join us on September 9 in Philadelphia for a demo of Konrad Kording's @kordinglab.bsky.social new app, the Scientific Project Planner.
The session is part of our rigor conference, C4R25. There's still time to register! It's free and lunch is on us ;)
The session is part of our rigor conference, C4R25. There's still time to register! It's free and lunch is on us ;)
August 28, 2025 at 12:50 PM
Join us on September 9 in Philadelphia for a demo of Konrad Kording's @kordinglab.bsky.social new app, the Scientific Project Planner.
The session is part of our rigor conference, C4R25. There's still time to register! It's free and lunch is on us ;)
The session is part of our rigor conference, C4R25. There's still time to register! It's free and lunch is on us ;)
There's still time to register! Registration is free. Join us! RSVP at c4r.io/conference
#scientificrigor #conferenceforrigor
#scientificrigor #conferenceforrigor
August 28, 2025 at 12:09 PM
There's still time to register! Registration is free. Join us! RSVP at c4r.io/conference
#scientificrigor #conferenceforrigor
#scientificrigor #conferenceforrigor
✨ A fireside chat with @carlbergstrom.com - UW Professor and co-author of "Calling Bullshit"- and René Vidal -Penn Inegrates Knowledge Professor- on the responsible use of LLM’s in research, and what’s to come in one of C4R’s units.
There's still time to register! > c4r.io/conference
#LLMs
There's still time to register! > c4r.io/conference
#LLMs
August 27, 2025 at 12:25 PM
✨ A fireside chat with @carlbergstrom.com - UW Professor and co-author of "Calling Bullshit"- and René Vidal -Penn Inegrates Knowledge Professor- on the responsible use of LLM’s in research, and what’s to come in one of C4R’s units.
There's still time to register! > c4r.io/conference
#LLMs
There's still time to register! > c4r.io/conference
#LLMs
Speaker spotlight ✨ Mariah Hoye, @mariahhoye.bsky.social Program Manager, NINDS Office of Research Quality
Join us for a lightning talk designed to help grad students understand alternative career paths related to scientific rigor.
RSVP at c4r.io/confrence
#ScientificRigor #PhDLife #c4r25
Join us for a lightning talk designed to help grad students understand alternative career paths related to scientific rigor.
RSVP at c4r.io/confrence
#ScientificRigor #PhDLife #c4r25
August 25, 2025 at 11:26 AM
Speaker spotlight ✨ Mariah Hoye, @mariahhoye.bsky.social Program Manager, NINDS Office of Research Quality
Join us for a lightning talk designed to help grad students understand alternative career paths related to scientific rigor.
RSVP at c4r.io/confrence
#ScientificRigor #PhDLife #c4r25
Join us for a lightning talk designed to help grad students understand alternative career paths related to scientific rigor.
RSVP at c4r.io/confrence
#ScientificRigor #PhDLife #c4r25
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MindCORE Welcome Back Seminar & Lunch
Friday, Sept 5, 2025
Seminar: 12:00-1:15 PM (Room 111)
A New-New Intellectual Framework for Psychiatry
Nicole C. Rust
Associate Professor, Psychology
Lunch: 1:30–2:30 PM (Lobby)
All events are in the NBS Building (formerly Levin).
@nicolecrust.bsky.social
Friday, Sept 5, 2025
Seminar: 12:00-1:15 PM (Room 111)
A New-New Intellectual Framework for Psychiatry
Nicole C. Rust
Associate Professor, Psychology
Lunch: 1:30–2:30 PM (Lobby)
All events are in the NBS Building (formerly Levin).
@nicolecrust.bsky.social
August 21, 2025 at 6:06 PM
MindCORE Welcome Back Seminar & Lunch
Friday, Sept 5, 2025
Seminar: 12:00-1:15 PM (Room 111)
A New-New Intellectual Framework for Psychiatry
Nicole C. Rust
Associate Professor, Psychology
Lunch: 1:30–2:30 PM (Lobby)
All events are in the NBS Building (formerly Levin).
@nicolecrust.bsky.social
Friday, Sept 5, 2025
Seminar: 12:00-1:15 PM (Room 111)
A New-New Intellectual Framework for Psychiatry
Nicole C. Rust
Associate Professor, Psychology
Lunch: 1:30–2:30 PM (Lobby)
All events are in the NBS Building (formerly Levin).
@nicolecrust.bsky.social